In the News

Read news stories featuring the research behind Teen Driver Source and evidence-based resources.

04/16/2024
Helping Other Autistic Youth Stay Mobile Through Naturalistic Driving Research

Olivia Comstock, a research assistant with the Young Driver Safety Research team at the Center for Injury Research and Prevention at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, shares what she learned from an autistic teen's family about their experience in the Naturalistic Driving Study to support mobility.

04/12/2024
Young Adults With Mood Disorders Less Likely to Obtain Driver’s License Than Peers

The April 12 issue of CHOP Research In The News features CHOP research on mood disorders and driving.

04/10/2024
Teens with Anxiety, Mood Disorders Less Likely to Get Driver's License

This HealthDay article shares CIRP research findings that teens and young adults with mood disorders are 30% less likely to obtain a driver's license. 

04/08/2024
Licensure and Driving Outcomes Among Youths With Mood Disorders

New CHOP research examines driving outcomes among youths with mood disorders and suggests next steps to keep these teens and young adults mobile. 

04/05/2024
New Teen Health Week Resources

Share these resources from Children's Hospital of Philadelphia experts with teens and their families during Teen Health Week (April 1-7, 2024) and throughout the year.

04/01/2024
Drive Safety Home

In this article in the National Safety Council's Safety+Health Magazine, Dr. Catherine McDonald shares why parents need to be role models for their teens.